I’m not going to let fear overtake me, even though I have concerns. I am not going to let fear overtake me, no matter what happens.

Elections come and go. They are consequential. There’s no denying it. And some, like this one, feel more important than others. But God calls us, the saints-to-be, not to be a people of fear or division. God calls us to be light unto the world.

Even in the development/generosity world terms are thrown around as if everyone should know what they mean.
 
So, in that vein, here are six development terms you should know…

“The photo you used of that iconic George Floyd mural to advertise your class? It was copyrighted. We just got a fine for $250.”
 
“What?” I said incredulously. And that was the end of the conversation.

Your newsletter, whatever form it takes, tells a story. It’s a story about you, your church or nonprofit, and how your organization is changing lives.

“Have you left any provision for our congregation in your will?”

She replied, “No.”

When asked “why not?”, Adele responded…

“Nobody asked me.”

Reframing how you view line items in your budget can be thrilling…if you acknowledge that everything you do is about mission and ministry.

Even though they say they don’t like to talk about money, people desperately know that it takes a too prominent place in their lives. They want to know what to do about that.

Asking for help gives someone the chance to be helpful. In my experience people nearly always want to be helpful. Thank people directly for their pledge, help them be seen and feel recognized and important for giving.

Tired of thinking about ways to balance your budget? Is there a fabulous new ministry that you’d like to fund? Looking for new revenue streams?
 
Maybe it’s time to write a grant.